About this episode
In this episode, I’m joined by Sydney Park — a 21-year-old ultrarunner who ran her 100-mile debut in under 20 hours, stacks 100-mile weeks, and is fully committed to chasing a professional career in ultrarunning.What makes Sydney special isn’t just her results — it’s how she trains and how she thinks.We talk about how she went from not even knowing what an ultramarathon was at 18… to racing sub-20 at Javelina, winning ultras, surviving backyard races, and building a level of consistency most runners struggle to find.We dive into:How she structures 100-mile weeks without burning outWhy running easy actually matters more than people thinkHow she uses doubles to increase volume safelyThe strength training staples that have kept her nearly injury-freeWhy flexibility beats rigid discipline in long-term trainingThe mental framework she uses when races get hardHow chasing a big goal changed her confidence and identityWhy keeping promises to yourself is the real key to consistencyThis episode is for runners who want to:Train smarter, not just harderBuild consistency without obsession or burnoutThink bigger about what’s possible in the sportStop underestimating themselvesIf you’re chasing big goals — or afraid to even say them out loud — this conversation will change how you approach your training.SHOW LINKS:Register for our race, The Desert Peak Ultra 100K + 50K at desertpeakultra.comWant to work with me to crush your next ultramarathon in our group coaching program? Sign up for our group coaching program here: https://www.theeverydayultra.com/group-coachingWant to be coached by me and my team to crush your next ultramarathon in our 1:1 coaching program? Book a free call here with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit!Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/Everyday Ultra YouTube Channel: